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LETTER OF THE MONTH

A LITTLE HISTORY

Thanks for printing the anonymous letter illing on you for the article that compared somebody "schlepping loops into a piece of software" with Miles Davis ("Envelope Filter: Big, Tuff Talk," January 2005). It brings up the issue of legitimacy in music.

There are so many steps to go from the void, zero, nothing, silence to a Miles Davis record. First, we needed someone to figure out how to stretch a skin over a resonating drum and play a rhythmic sequence; then, we needed the Turks to invent cymbals and brass instruments for inspiring awe and terror in the enemy; we needed Werkmeister to develop the "just intonation" system to which nearly all Western music adheres; we needed Beethoven to invent the piano, after which the keyboard was invented, and New Orleans to create jazz music and even the drum set - not to mention recording technology.

Like George Clinton and Duke Ellington, much of Miles' genius was in his choice of musicians. He "schlepped" Rob Carter, Tony Williams, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter into a room together, and they "created" cool jazz. Miles was notorious for "stealing" ideas from his players.

Would it be "delusional" to compare Igor Stravinski with one of his horn players because Stravinski merely "schlepped" folk melodies into a piece of paper? Is blowing air through metal more legitimate than processing waves through filters?

Often, an avid listener has a deeper musical experience than a player. The important stuff happens in the communication between an artist and his medium, between players, listeners, dancers, critics, et cetera. In art, the end justifies the means. The rest is just accounting.

Mike ILL Pensacola, Fla.

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MORE DAVIS DEFENSE

I am responding to "Big, Tuff Talk." It is a simple analogy: Miles Davis makes amazing music with the trumpet, and producers can make amazing music with samples. Obviously, most of these producers have not had as big of an impact on the world as Davis, but I am sure Remix was not implying that. Aside from that, if you are willing to make a comment so strong, at least use your name.

Adam Parker (aka DJ A+) via e-mail

LIVE AND LEARN

I'm a 29-year-old MC. Ever since I was a teenager, I was rapping. I used to rap over instrumentals on singles and to my friend's live music. I just couldn't find the right style that matched my lyrics - until one day, I went and bought Mixman StudioPro. I decided to make my own tracks and mixes. I soon mastered that program and tried out the eJay hip-hop programs. They taught me a lot about the basics of composing music. Now, I'm in love with making music. I recently bought Cakewalk Kinetic because of the demo you dropped me on your October 2004 CD-ROM. I can't wait to move on to more advanced software like Sonar 4, Ableton Live or even Reason.

John Vankirk Pittsburgh

SHARING IS CARING

I know how hard it is to stay on top in this business. I'm a digital musician, have been and will be for life. I'm simply looking for a place online to meet people like me who want to share ideas and bytes (legally, of course). My scene right now is drum 'n' bass and jungle. I am a very serious musician and would be really grateful if you could give me a direction to look. Thank you for any help you might provide. Keep up the good work - you have an awesome product, and it shows.

Aseem Belcher via e-mail

Aseem - Here are a few sites that we've heard good things about: http://myspace.com has a big d'n'b community, and you can upload and download MP3 files there; www.dogsonacid.com is affiliated with d'n'b artist Bad Company UK, aka )EIB(, and features audio clips, interviews, a forum and production tips; http://breakbeat.co.uk is a good fan site where you can hear the new tunes; and to hear entire DJ sets, check out http://bassdrive.com. - The Editors

DOLLAR FOR YOUR THOUGHTS?

If I had a dollar for every time I heard someone say they do not like sampled or electronic music because it sounds fake or is too easy, I'd be able to build the studio of my dreams. This opinion still seems to be a prevalent way of thinking among people who believe they are "real" musicians. Sure, we in electronic music use machines to make music; however, it isn't to make it easier, for the most part. It really is so that we can push the art forward and branch out into areas that traditional instruments don't allow.

Are we lesser musicians because we use synths, drum machines, samplers and computers? I don't think so. A lot of people who use these machines can play traditional instruments, as well. A beautifully played guitar solo is spectacular to most people because they can relate to it and know it is hard. However, most people don't know how hard it is to get samples to fit together right and flow in a mix. Also, most people don't know how much work goes into programming your own sounds on a synthesizer or how much preparation goes into manipulating samples. Most just think you hit Play and pretend to be a musician. It is 2005, and we are still not past this?

John Gellings Jersey City, N.J.

IF YOU MUST KNOW

What does your magazine have against Mr. Hahn from Linkin Park? I know Linkin Park isn't the kind of band that you would have in your magazine, but I feel you have overlooked this man. He is brilliant and should be noticed by the DJ community. Do yourself a favor and do a story on him.

John Kasperowski via e-mail

John - What do we have against Linkin Park's Joseph Hahn? Well, for starters, he was supposed to take our sister to the prom and then totally stood her up, leaving her completely devastated. At that point, we decided that we would never promote any of his musical endeavors. Actually, none of that is true. We editors aren't even related. - The Editors